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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.34, 546.69 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.34, 546.69 and 181.76 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.34 : 546.69 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.34/546.69 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.34x = 546.69 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.34x = 99,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,367.74/364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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